Online suicide prevention and intervention training for secondary school counselors
Development and Examination of the Efficacy of an Online Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Program for Psychological Counselors in Secondary Education Institutions
This tests an online suicide prevention and intervention training program for secondary school counselors to see if it improves their knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and reduces stigma about suicidal behavior.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aydin Adnan Menderes University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aydin) |
| Trial ID | NCT07432438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial tests the ÇİÖMEP online suicide prevention and intervention program for psychological counselors working in secondary schools. Eligible counselors affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in İzmir who hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have internet access will be randomized to receive the online training or continue usual practice. The study measures changes in counselors' knowledge, perceived competence, attitudes toward suicide prevention, and stigma related to suicidal behavior. Standard exclusions include recent personal bereavement by suicide and recent participation in similar trainings, and participants must meet attendance requirements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are psychological counselors currently working in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in İzmir who hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Counseling and Guidance and have reliable internet access.
Not a fit: Counselors who recently lost a close person to suicide, who completed similar training within six months, or who miss multiple training sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could give school counselors better skills to identify and support students at risk, potentially reducing delays in intervention and lowering suicide risk among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous gatekeeper and online suicide-prevention trainings have commonly improved provider knowledge and self-confidence, though evidence for direct reductions in suicide rates is limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Currently working as a psychological counselor in secondary education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Izmir, Turkey. * Hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Psychological Counseling and Guidance (PDR) from a higher education institution. * Possess the appropriate technical infrastructure to participate in online training (e.g., a stable internet connection, computer/tablet, and a private environment). * Willing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * Having lost a relative or close friend to suicide within the last year. * Having participated in a similar suicide prevention training program within the last 6 months. * Failure to attend a total of two or more training sessions during the intervention phase.
Where this trial is running
Aydin
- Aydın Adnan Menderes University — Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tolga Köskün
- Email: tolga.koskun@adu.edu.tr
- Phone: +905362067757
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.